Shades of Honor

Book One: The Grayson Brothers

An unforgettable, heartbreaking tale of love and courage that will keep you reading late into the night.

“Awesome underlying emotional power.” – RT Book Review

“Have a hanky ready. You’ll need it more than once!” — Linders

“It grabbed me by the heart and didn’t let go.” — RPurvis

“A perfect ten…one story that should not be missed!” —Romance Reviews Today

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Marrying her lifelong friend and neighbor, Kyle Grayson, will allow Evelyn Tucker to care for her ailing father and resurrect their failing business. But when Kyle’s older brother, Radford, returns home with his young daughter, it turns Evelyn’s life upside down. The wounded man and withdrawn little girl awaken Evelyn’s heart and she can no longer deny her need for love. But how can she possibly choose between security and friendship with Kyle and the passionate love she has always dreamed of?

RITA Award winner!

Audiobook Edition

Reviews

"This narrator is amazing! She drew me into the story so deeply I wept at one point. A heart-wrenching and truly beautiful story about love and passion and deep family bonds. Can't wait for the next audiobook!"

-- Reads alot

"Awesome underlying emotional power...guaranteed to move you to tears."

-- Romantic Times

"...beautifully poignant."

-- John Charles, American Library Association

"A perfect ten...should not be missed!"

-- Romance Reviews Today

"I usually do not feel emotions so fiercely..., but this one really got to me. Get your tissues and settle in..."

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Author's Note

While researching the Civil War, I was deeply touched by a memoir written by Capt. George K. Collins entitled Memoirs of the 149th Regt N. Y. Vol. Inft. 3d Brig., 2dDiv., 12th and 20th A. C. War of 1861. This was a beautiful, poignant story of young boys who fought all the major battles of the war and became me under horrific circumstances.

Though this particular regiment was formed in Syracuse, New York, many courageous volunteers came from the Fredonia area where this story is set. Situated on the brim of Lake Erie in rustic country sown with grape vineyards, Fredonia is the home of the first gas well. In the nineteenth century Fredonia was also a leader at establishing The Women’s Christian Temperance Union, as well as the first Grange (a national fraternal association originally made up of farmers). During the years surrounding the Civil War, the Pemberton Inn in Fredonia was reputed to have been a station for the Underground Railroad (an overland system that helped escaped slaves to freedom).

Although I’ve taken some liberty with landmarks in Fredonia to suit this story, I have attempted to honor the history of this quaint village built around a beautiful Common, decorated with twin fountains and ancient maple trees that still turn glorious shades of red and gold each fall.